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Bronze

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRONZ /ˈbrɑnz/High

Meaning: From the word bronze — a warm, reddish-brown metal alloy of copper and tin (from Italian bronzo); a modern metal word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The metal bronze: Bronze is a word-name — 'the warm, reddish metal'. Bold, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Italian

MeaningFrom the word bronze — a warm, reddish-brown metal alloy of copper and tin (from Italian bronzo); a modern metal word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#7270 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bronze comes from the word bronze — the warm, reddish-brown metal, an alloy of copper and tin (from Italian bronzo), long prized for strength and beauty (and the Bronze Age). A bold, modern metal/color word-name (we flag the recent given-name coinage; nickname Bron).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-metal-bronze at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Bronze names the warm, reddish-brown metal (an alloy of copper and tin; from Italian bronzo) — a bold, modern metal word-name evoking strength and warmth (which we flag as a recent coinage; said 'BRONZ').

Overall data confidence 42%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

BronzBronson

Nicknames

Bron

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bronze mean?

Bronze is a word-name — 'the warm, reddish-brown metal'; a modern coinage, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Bronze?

It's said BRONZ /ˈbrɑnz/ — one syllable.

Is Bronze a boy or girl name?

Bronze is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Bronze?

Bronze is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.